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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.93, 475.08 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.93, 475.08 and 154.52 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.93 : 475.08 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.93/475.08 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.93x = 475.08 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.93x = 73,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,409.36/316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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